Coffee Bean New Apgujeong Branch, Dog-Friendly Cafe: Building Petiquette Culture for Pets

As one-person households have increased and the population has aged, more homes now regard animals as family, and the number of people raising pets around us has grown a lot. Because of that, people end up looking for cafes or restaurants where dogs are allowed.

I used to think that dog-friendly cafes were only possible for private cafes, but Coffee Bean’s New Apgujeong branch allows dogs. That naturally means there has to be a framework for creating petiquette culture!!

Even though I do not use Coffee Bean New Apgujeong branch, it was a place I passed by every day, and I only now found out that it had changed into a #dogfriendlycafe.

It does seem like many #petowners still do not know about it yet, since it has not been a dog-friendly cafe for very long.

From the entrance, you can see a sign welcoming pets.

Coffee Bean New Apgujeong branch is well known for having a spacious and comfortable smoking booth inside the store, and now it seems likely to become even more famous as a dog-friendly cafe where you can visit with pets.

To me, my pet is adorable, but conflicts or problems can arise with people who are not pet owners, so when using Coffee Bean New Apgujeong branch with a dog, you need to understand #petiquette.

That way, non-pet owners, pet owners, and future pet owners can coexist safely in public spaces.

Other than becoming a dog-friendly cafe where you can visit with pets, there did not seem to be any special changes to the interior.

One reason Coffee Bean New Apgujeong branch is good is that the space is large.

Shall we take a look at the Coffee Bean menu?!

Personally, I think Coffee Bean’s vanilla powder is delicious, so I used to enjoy the Vanilla Latte often, and the Hazelnut Americano, which lets you enjoy a latte-like taste without milk, was also tasty.

For non-coffee drinks, Mango Banana, Grapefruit Juice, Swedish Berries, Sparkling Jeju Lemon Swedish, and Sparkling Goheung Yuzu Lemon Chamomile also seem delicious.

The Black Diamond series, available only in summer, is tasty too.

Honestly, it seems like drinks that are basically sweet are delicious at Coffee Bean.

Until stocks last, if you recharge 50,000 won or more at a Coffee Bean store, they are giving 5 Americano (R) coupons and running a price deal on one bottle of BB&R whiskey for 51,000 won.

If you mainly use Coffee Bean, this could be a good opportunity for you.

At Coffee Bean New Apgujeong branch, a dog-friendly cafe, there is petiquette you must follow when visiting with pets.

Petiquette (Pettiquette)

A compound word of pet and etiquette, it refers to the manners that should be observed when bringing pets into public places. A representative example includes taking precautions so that pets do not inconvenience others, such as bringing a leash, ID tag, and waste bags when walking a pet.

Rules for using the petiquette culture at Coffee Bean New Apgujeong branch, a dog-friendly cafe

▶ The guardian should protect and manage the accompanied pet.

▶ Enter using a dedicated pet stroller or kennel, or hold the pet without unclipping the leash.

▶ To prepare for unexpected situations, keep the leash secured and adjusted to within 1.5 m.

▶ The guardian should clean up the pet’s waste properly and take care to prevent marking.

▶ Do not leave the pet alone and leave your seat.

▶ If the pet damages store facilities or other items, the guardian is responsible for compensation.

▶ If the pet injures another customer or threatens safety, the pet will be asked to leave.

If there is petiquette that pet owners must follow, there is also petiquette that non-pet owners must follow!!

▶ If you are a guardian with children, please make sure the children do not run around or approach loudly and make contact.

▶ Please refrain from giving snacks or touching the pet without the guardian’s consent.

It seems that proper petiquette culture can only be established when both pet owners and non-pet owners take part together.

At Coffee Bean New Apgujeong branch, dangerous dogs such as Tosa Inu, American Pit Bull Terrier, and Rottweiler are restricted from entry for customer safety.

Even though it is a dog-friendly cafe, I think Coffee Bean New Apgujeong branch may be the first place to set up a pet zone, unless it is a dog cafe.

Of course, petiquette should also be observed when using the pet zone!!

▶ Please use it when taking out food, or when briefly going to the restroom.

▶ Please use it for your dog’s play.

▶ Please use the toys and put them back where they belong.

▶ The guardian should clean up the pet’s urine and feces.

▶ Please do not let the pet wait for its owner for a long time.

▶ Please remove your shoes for cleanliness.

For guardians who raise dogs, their dog’s behavior may seem fine, but for non-pet owners who do not raise dogs, it may be uncomfortable. So when visiting Coffee Bean New Apgujeong branch, which has become a dog-friendly cafe, with pets, I think it would be good if everyone carefully follows petiquette so that more spaces can become places where we can coexist together.